Students who wish to be considered for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application will allow students to apply for most of the federal and state aid. By going to www.fafsa.ed.gov. You will:

All financial aid students are required to submit the following documents to complete their application process:

Required Documentation:

• Questionnaire/Educational Goal/Student Authorization Form (can be located on the Form Link)
• Signed copy of Social Security card

Information provided on the SAR is routinely verified via a federally mandated data match system. Items included in the matching process are:

• social security number
• date of birth
• name
• selective service status
• DHS status
• citizenship status
• default and overpayment status on Title IV funds

Any student with a SAR indicating certain information not passing the data match(es) will receive a tracking letter from Financial Aid Office requesting documentation to clear the match(es).

Verification Documentation:
The Department of Education randomly selects students to complete the Verification process. If you are selected, you will be required to submit the following documentation:

• Verification Work-Sheet
• Copy of your, and/or your parents 2010 Federal Tax Return (1040. 1040A, or 1040EZ)

Your financial aid eligibility is determined after all the required documentation is received and your file is completed. After approximately 3 to 4 weeks, you will receive a Financial Aid Award Notification (by mail) specifying the type of award and amounts for which you are eligible.

To qualify for financial aid disbursement, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in the qualified number of units for your eligible financial aid program. (please see the program requirements, link to your left)
• Be meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements
• Not be in default on a federal student loan

Approximately 2 to 3 weeks after you have received your financial aid awards letter, your financial aid funds will be applied to any outstanding balance, if applicable; any remaining funds will be deposited into your "myLACCDcard" accounts.

Please see disbursement schedule for more disbursement dates and deadlines.